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New Hall At Kells.
Barton , who a few days previously Avrote him saying that he would be unable to be present at the ceremony that day , and in his letter enclosed £ 5 towards the building fund . Mr . Gray , the lord of the soil , in the most generous and kindly manner gave them the site where they saw the
foundation stone laid tor their future Hall . He not only gave them it for ever , but gave it on terms that were merely nominal . He asked them to drink the health of the Prov . Grand Lodge of Antrim , coupled with the name of the Provincial Grand Master the Right Hon . the Earl of Shaftes ; bury .
The Earl of Shaftesbury , who was enthusiastically received , said he thanked , them very heartily for the reception they had given their Provincial Grand Master . It was with the greatest pleasure that he came to Kells to perform
the ceremony which he had already accomplished . Perhaps they were aware . that had it not been for the generosity , and the ability , he might say , of the Northern Counties Railway , their Provincial Grand Master would have been a few minutes
too late to perform the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of their Hall . He would treasure most earnestly the beautiful gift which they had given him for performing the ceremony , and he wouid also treasure it as a memento of the first ceremony that he executed as their Provincial Grand
Master . On behalf of the Provincial Grand Lodge , he desired to thank Bro . Dinsmore and the Brethren for having so kindly entertained them that day . There were other things he would like to talk to them about—one was that he sincerely trusted that that building , of which he had laid the
keystone that day , would be a means of establishing friendship and Brotherly Love throughout the district and neighbourhood . Pie could not help thinking but that they were lacking a little in kindly feeling towards one another . They very often found fault one with another in matters of little
importance , but he anticipated that Masoinry in that village would be a help in some way to establish a friendly feeling one towards the other , and therefore it was with sincere pleasure that he presided on that occasion as their Provincial Grand Master and took part' in the ceremony they had
performed . They lived in wondrous times . They knew not what to-morrow might bring forth , and even at that moment a great nation was suffering from a great shock . They knew that across the great Atlantic ocean Masonry had grown to a very large degree , and in the United States they
had many Brethren , and true Freemasons . He could not help thinking that that was a very fitting occasion upon which to show their sympathy from the Brethren there in Antrim for their Brethren across the seas in the loss that they had sustained in the death of their President . Therefore he
could not help feeling that thev should lament him irom their very hearts , and pour out their sympathy to their Brother Masons in their irreparable loss . Pie should say that they could do nothing without money , and he sincerely trusted that , when the appeal went forth from the representatives of
the Provincial Grand Ledge to assist them in putting up that building , that it would meet with a very ready response from all the Lodges in the Province of Antrim . Pie thanked
them for the hearty reception thev had gaven him coming there as their Provincial Grand Master , and also for the kindly reception they had given the Provincial Grand Lodge of Antrim . — " Northern Whig . "
## * ## * # ***** ## *** # The London Welsh Lodge , No . 2867—for the benefit of Welshmen in London—will be consecrated on Monday , at Freemasons' Hall .
The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham was held on 1 uesday , 24 th inst , at Sunderland . Our report of the proceedings is crowed out this week .
********** According to the Ultramontane news-sheet , " Information , " of Vienna , the Pope on the occasion of the reception of
the South Italian bishops uttered a stern denunciation of the four enemies of the human race , namely , Socialists , Freemasons , Jews , and Anarchists . He exhorted Catholics to unite in battling against these forces .
********** The proprietor of a certain restaurant had " leased '" ' the reverse side of his bill of fare to a carriage manufacturer , who printed advertisements thereon . The other day a Brother , in a great hurry , ran into the restaurant , sat at a table , and was handed a bill wrong side up b y the flurried waiter , The
New Hall At Kells.
diner put on his pince-nez , curled his moustache with his left hand , and shouted in a voice of thunder— " Bring me a fly , a landau , two victorias , and a dog cart ! Got any wheelbarrows ? " 1 he waiter fled .
VVVlfiVVlfVVW A A A A A A A A AK We learn from the report of our Timaru correspondent that at a recent Masonic ball the Masonic polka was " a great novelty , each Mason investing his partner with his apron , which was worn by the lady for the remainder of
the evening . " No doubt this " novelty" gave the lady friends of Masons some pleasure , but , at the risk of incurring even their displeasure we must protest against this practice , which is entirely wrong . Masonic clothing should on no account be worn at any time except by those who have acquired the legal right to do . so . — " New Zealand Craftsman . "
********** In the course of his remarks in proposing the toast of the initiates , a Brother reminded the new members that doubtless they would frequently meet Freemasons whose daily life was not by any means in accordance with the
precepts inculcated by the Craft ; that the actions of others would be calculated to bring the blush of shame to the face of the right thinking Brother , and that such examples were apt to discourage those newly admitted . But he would urge
them not to regard the bad examples , but rather have regard to those good and true Brothers , of whom there were many , who were not only living the life of Freemasons , but were endeavouring to raise the Institution to that high pinnacle its merits entitled it to .
iMiifl V V V V iVV W . V V V ilfc . V iV Wi nnn AA nn AAA AAA IMV A . W AT Masonry teaches the Craft to be obedient to the laws of the land , and enjoins them to always remember their allegiance to their country . —George I . McAllister , New Plampshire .
I do . deem it proper and advisable that Lodges as such should attend church without any ostentation or display , and would recommend that the practice be encouraged . —W . Scott Nay , Vermont .
This great Fraternity , originally called into existence while the tradition of the divine right of kings held full sway , has shown its adaptability to the highest developments of democracy and of human rights . —F . PI . Busbee , North Carolina .
I am glad to say that from my reading there is a growing sentiment against the use of all keys and cyphers in teaching the ritualistic work . This is as it should be , because it is plainly contrary to the teachings and obligations of Masonry . —J . S . Murrow , Indian Territory .
The Institution which we represent to-day stands preeminent among the benevolent and fraternal societies of the world . Its acts of humanity are not confined to any land or kindred tongue , but reach to every clime where the god of day sends forth his shining arrows . —E . C . Gulliford , Ohio .
I maintain that the fundamental principles of our noble Institution , wheresoever taught , and that our rites and ceremonies wheresoever practised , throughout the length and
breadth of the world , make for righteousness , for the ennobling of character and for the development of a fine type of manhood ; in the state , in society , and at the fireside . —Charles Bonney , Connecticut .
Freemasonry , though of the past in its origin , is of the present in the commands and duties it places on its members . With faith in its mission , it bids the many Brethren study
science , for Masonry would move in the forefront of the advancement of the people and reach to that full dominion of power given in the Divine order to till the earth and subdue it . —John L . Terrell , Texas .
Masonry , properly appreciated , leads each and every Brother to look into his own heart ; teaches him how to correct his errors and admonishes him to cultivate whatever things are true , and pure , and lovely , and of good report in the conduct of life . It strengthens the bonds of friendship ,
elevates the motives of action and impresses us with the great truth that we are not to live for ourselves alone . It dispels selfishness and leads us to the cultivation of Brotherly
iO'Ve , relief and truth . It teaches us to pursue our journey through life , guided by the rays reflected from the holy Bible , square and compasses , the great three lights which illumine our altars . —Orland Sheppard , South Carolina ,
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
New Hall At Kells.
Barton , who a few days previously Avrote him saying that he would be unable to be present at the ceremony that day , and in his letter enclosed £ 5 towards the building fund . Mr . Gray , the lord of the soil , in the most generous and kindly manner gave them the site where they saw the
foundation stone laid tor their future Hall . He not only gave them it for ever , but gave it on terms that were merely nominal . He asked them to drink the health of the Prov . Grand Lodge of Antrim , coupled with the name of the Provincial Grand Master the Right Hon . the Earl of Shaftes ; bury .
The Earl of Shaftesbury , who was enthusiastically received , said he thanked , them very heartily for the reception they had given their Provincial Grand Master . It was with the greatest pleasure that he came to Kells to perform
the ceremony which he had already accomplished . Perhaps they were aware . that had it not been for the generosity , and the ability , he might say , of the Northern Counties Railway , their Provincial Grand Master would have been a few minutes
too late to perform the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of their Hall . He would treasure most earnestly the beautiful gift which they had given him for performing the ceremony , and he wouid also treasure it as a memento of the first ceremony that he executed as their Provincial Grand
Master . On behalf of the Provincial Grand Lodge , he desired to thank Bro . Dinsmore and the Brethren for having so kindly entertained them that day . There were other things he would like to talk to them about—one was that he sincerely trusted that that building , of which he had laid the
keystone that day , would be a means of establishing friendship and Brotherly Love throughout the district and neighbourhood . Pie could not help thinking but that they were lacking a little in kindly feeling towards one another . They very often found fault one with another in matters of little
importance , but he anticipated that Masoinry in that village would be a help in some way to establish a friendly feeling one towards the other , and therefore it was with sincere pleasure that he presided on that occasion as their Provincial Grand Master and took part' in the ceremony they had
performed . They lived in wondrous times . They knew not what to-morrow might bring forth , and even at that moment a great nation was suffering from a great shock . They knew that across the great Atlantic ocean Masonry had grown to a very large degree , and in the United States they
had many Brethren , and true Freemasons . He could not help thinking that that was a very fitting occasion upon which to show their sympathy from the Brethren there in Antrim for their Brethren across the seas in the loss that they had sustained in the death of their President . Therefore he
could not help feeling that thev should lament him irom their very hearts , and pour out their sympathy to their Brother Masons in their irreparable loss . Pie should say that they could do nothing without money , and he sincerely trusted that , when the appeal went forth from the representatives of
the Provincial Grand Ledge to assist them in putting up that building , that it would meet with a very ready response from all the Lodges in the Province of Antrim . Pie thanked
them for the hearty reception thev had gaven him coming there as their Provincial Grand Master , and also for the kindly reception they had given the Provincial Grand Lodge of Antrim . — " Northern Whig . "
## * ## * # ***** ## *** # The London Welsh Lodge , No . 2867—for the benefit of Welshmen in London—will be consecrated on Monday , at Freemasons' Hall .
The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham was held on 1 uesday , 24 th inst , at Sunderland . Our report of the proceedings is crowed out this week .
********** According to the Ultramontane news-sheet , " Information , " of Vienna , the Pope on the occasion of the reception of
the South Italian bishops uttered a stern denunciation of the four enemies of the human race , namely , Socialists , Freemasons , Jews , and Anarchists . He exhorted Catholics to unite in battling against these forces .
********** The proprietor of a certain restaurant had " leased '" ' the reverse side of his bill of fare to a carriage manufacturer , who printed advertisements thereon . The other day a Brother , in a great hurry , ran into the restaurant , sat at a table , and was handed a bill wrong side up b y the flurried waiter , The
New Hall At Kells.
diner put on his pince-nez , curled his moustache with his left hand , and shouted in a voice of thunder— " Bring me a fly , a landau , two victorias , and a dog cart ! Got any wheelbarrows ? " 1 he waiter fled .
VVVlfiVVlfVVW A A A A A A A A AK We learn from the report of our Timaru correspondent that at a recent Masonic ball the Masonic polka was " a great novelty , each Mason investing his partner with his apron , which was worn by the lady for the remainder of
the evening . " No doubt this " novelty" gave the lady friends of Masons some pleasure , but , at the risk of incurring even their displeasure we must protest against this practice , which is entirely wrong . Masonic clothing should on no account be worn at any time except by those who have acquired the legal right to do . so . — " New Zealand Craftsman . "
********** In the course of his remarks in proposing the toast of the initiates , a Brother reminded the new members that doubtless they would frequently meet Freemasons whose daily life was not by any means in accordance with the
precepts inculcated by the Craft ; that the actions of others would be calculated to bring the blush of shame to the face of the right thinking Brother , and that such examples were apt to discourage those newly admitted . But he would urge
them not to regard the bad examples , but rather have regard to those good and true Brothers , of whom there were many , who were not only living the life of Freemasons , but were endeavouring to raise the Institution to that high pinnacle its merits entitled it to .
iMiifl V V V V iVV W . V V V ilfc . V iV Wi nnn AA nn AAA AAA IMV A . W AT Masonry teaches the Craft to be obedient to the laws of the land , and enjoins them to always remember their allegiance to their country . —George I . McAllister , New Plampshire .
I do . deem it proper and advisable that Lodges as such should attend church without any ostentation or display , and would recommend that the practice be encouraged . —W . Scott Nay , Vermont .
This great Fraternity , originally called into existence while the tradition of the divine right of kings held full sway , has shown its adaptability to the highest developments of democracy and of human rights . —F . PI . Busbee , North Carolina .
I am glad to say that from my reading there is a growing sentiment against the use of all keys and cyphers in teaching the ritualistic work . This is as it should be , because it is plainly contrary to the teachings and obligations of Masonry . —J . S . Murrow , Indian Territory .
The Institution which we represent to-day stands preeminent among the benevolent and fraternal societies of the world . Its acts of humanity are not confined to any land or kindred tongue , but reach to every clime where the god of day sends forth his shining arrows . —E . C . Gulliford , Ohio .
I maintain that the fundamental principles of our noble Institution , wheresoever taught , and that our rites and ceremonies wheresoever practised , throughout the length and
breadth of the world , make for righteousness , for the ennobling of character and for the development of a fine type of manhood ; in the state , in society , and at the fireside . —Charles Bonney , Connecticut .
Freemasonry , though of the past in its origin , is of the present in the commands and duties it places on its members . With faith in its mission , it bids the many Brethren study
science , for Masonry would move in the forefront of the advancement of the people and reach to that full dominion of power given in the Divine order to till the earth and subdue it . —John L . Terrell , Texas .
Masonry , properly appreciated , leads each and every Brother to look into his own heart ; teaches him how to correct his errors and admonishes him to cultivate whatever things are true , and pure , and lovely , and of good report in the conduct of life . It strengthens the bonds of friendship ,
elevates the motives of action and impresses us with the great truth that we are not to live for ourselves alone . It dispels selfishness and leads us to the cultivation of Brotherly
iO'Ve , relief and truth . It teaches us to pursue our journey through life , guided by the rays reflected from the holy Bible , square and compasses , the great three lights which illumine our altars . —Orland Sheppard , South Carolina ,